Model Number 801040 |
Device Problem
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problems
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The field service representative (fsr) opened the tube clamp and cleaned the cardioplegia fluid from clamp and lubricated it.This did not correct the clamping action.The fsr replaced the tube clamp.The unit operated to the manufacturer's specifications.The suspect part was returned to the manufacturer for further evaluation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during set-up of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, the roller pump showed a 'pump jam' message.No other details regarding the nature of this event were provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received from the manufacturer's field service representative (fsr) stated that the tube clamp was the cause of the pump jam.During laboratory analysis, the product surveillance technician (pst) observed the roller pump to have poor close tension on the tube clamp.The upper slide spring felt weak by comparison to the lower slide spring.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint was confirmed as the tension felt weaker in comparison, however, a specification does not exist for the tension of the tube clamps.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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